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New York Post
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Charissa Thompson prepping for Fox ‘shakeup' after two NFL show exits
Fox Sports host Charissa Thompson said she's looking forward to a 'new beginning' after Peter Schrager and Michael Vick's exits from the network left two vacant seats on the Fox 'NFL Kickoff' show. Thompson, who reportedly landed a lucrative contract extension with Fox, hosts the show on Sunday mornings throughout the NFL season with a desk of analysts, including retired Patriots wideout Julian Edelman and Pro Football Hall of Famer Charles Woodson. During a fan Q&A on Tuesday's installment of the 'Calm Down' podcast, Thompson explained that she's excited and curious of how the 'shakeup' will affect the future of the show. Advertisement 6 FOX NFL Kickoff host, Charissa Thompson, speaks to media during FOX Sports Media Day at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on February 6, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Getty Images 'For Fox, it's a shakeup,' Thompson, 43, said. 'I'm curious because on the Kickoff show … Peter Schrager went to ESPN sadly, which makes me bummed because I love him and Michael Vick went to go coach at Norfolk State, which obviously I'm happy for his opportunity there. 'So, its Jules [Edelman] and I and Charles Woodson. And so, we'll find out a little bit more closer to the football season sort of the structure and the rundown and kind of how we want to frame that show. I think it's a new beginning, so as were hitting our stride at Amazon we're kind of starting back over at Fox, which is also excited because that means that there's new opportunities to do different things on that show.' Advertisement Schrager joined ESPN in April after nearly two decades at Fox. Vick left Fox NFL Sunday to become the head football coach at Norfolk State University in February. 6 Peter Schrager attends 2025 Fanatics Super Bowl Party at The Sugar Mill on February 8, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Getty Images 6 Michael Vick attends the 46th Annual Sports Emmy Awards at Jazz at Lincoln Center on May 20, 2025 in New York City. Getty Images Advertisement Andrews chimed in during the conversation, 'A rebirth if you will.' Thompson, who's been with Fox since 2013, is entering her fourth Amazon Prime Video's 'Thursday Night Football' pregame show. 6 (L-R) Ryan Fitzpatrick, Charissa Thompson and Andrew Whitworth speak onstage during Amazon's Upfront 2025 Presentation at Beacon Theatre on May 12, 2025 in New York City. Getty Images for Amazon 'We are fully in our stride,' she said. '… We are in year four of this bad boy and it feels great we have our same group back and everyone is very comfortable I their designated roles, so I'm excited about that.' Advertisement As for Andrews? The veteran sideline reporter, who reportedly landed a generous contract extension this offseason as well, is thrilled to get back on the road with her crew. 6 Charissa Thompson and Erin Andrews covering Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, as the 2025 game was aired on Fox on February 9. Instagram/Charissa Thompson The WEAR by EA founder is a part of Fox's top broadcast team of analyst Tom Brady, play-by-play man Kevin Burkhardt and reporter Tom Rinaldi. 'I like that it's not going to be a rebirth for our crew,' Andrews, 47, said. 'It's going to be Tom [Brady's] second year we kind of are already in the swing of things. Nothing is kind of new for us. I'm excited about just getting on the road, seeing the boys … having our funny, silly conversations. Our text chain has been a little quiet lately, I'll probably get that going here tonight.' 6 Fox Sports reporter Erin Andrews broadcasts from the sidelines prior to the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Levi's Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. Getty Images Andrews and Thompson did not mention their respective contracts with Fox. Their prior deals expired after the 2024-25 season, including Super Bowl 2025, which aired on the network. Andrews joined Fox in 2012 after her contract with ESPN expired. Advertisement Front Office Sports reported Monday that Fox is promoting college football sideline reporter Allison Williams to Laura Okmin's NFL sideline reporter role. Okmin told the outlet last month that she turned down a contract extension with Fox following 23 years with the network.
Hindustan Times
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Charissa Thompson and Erin Andrews' future at FOX Sports revealed ahead of NFL 2025
FOX Sports shut down rumors of two of its seasoned reporters- Charissa Thompson and Erin Andrews- leaving the platform by extending their contracts. Front Office Sports broke the news on Tuesday night. The pair started their respective sports media careers with the channel before a brief switch to ESPN and then returning to FOX Sports. They currently co-host The Calm Down with Erin and Charissa podcast and YouTube show. FOX Sports has extended the contracts of Charissa Thompson and Erin Andrews.(Instagram/ Charissa Thompson) Renewal of contracts Men's Journal reports that Andrews's contract had expired at the end of the 2024 season. Following this, she became a free agent for the first time in her career. "I think my goal is always kind of the same as last year," Andrews had said before the 2024 NFL campaign. 'Enjoy it, because it's not going to last forever, especially when your contract is up — and mine is.' During this confusion, there was no update from Fox about where their contracts stood. However, the 2025 regular season game schedule posted in May featured Andrews' face next to Tom Brady, Kevin Burkhardt, and Tom Rinaldi. Thompson also addressed the issue of her uncertain future at the channel with Andrews in a late April podcast episode. 'No, I'm not leaving FOX. I was never leaving FOX,' she said. 'I don't know where this took on a life of its own, where I was hosting my family at the ranch for the past weekend. Four of my family members asked, 'Well, the place looks great. How are you going to afford it now that you don't have a job?' I'm not leaving FOX. I was never leaving FOX. I'm not fired.' Also Read: Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes shares thoughts about his ranking on the NFL Top 100 list Thompson is currently the host of FOX's NFL Kickoff pregame show on Sundays in addition to Amazon Prime's Thursday Night Football pregame program. Andrews, on the other hand, has been one of the network's lead sideline reporters since 2014 and works with Rinaldi on the channel's main weekly broadcasts. Week 1 of this year's NFL season will kick off on Thursday (September 4). The first Sunday slate will happen that weekend on September 7. By Stuti Gupta
Daily Mail
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Fox Sports makes final decision on futures of Tom Brady's NFL colleagues Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson
Fox Sports is reportedly giving broadcasters Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson 'lucrative' contract extensions, as they will continue to be colleagues of Tom Brady moving forward. Andrews is one of the most recognizable NFL sideline reporters in the industry, while Thompson works as the host of panels on both Prime Video and Fox. Although the duo host a podcast together, they were not entering negotiations as a package deal. Yet, they came to same happy result with Fox Sports, per Front Office Sports. Andrews worked alongside Brady, Kevin Burkhardt, and Tom Rinaldi as part of Fox's top broadcast team for games, including this year's Super Bowl. Andrews, 47, was a free agent for the first time in her career after last season and stayed loyal to Fox. Thompson was more vocal during the offseason, admitting in April on her podcast she never truly shopped her services. 'No, I'm not leaving FOX. I was never leaving FOX,' she told Andrews on their podcast. 'I don't know where this took on a life of its own, where I was hosting my family at the ranch for the past weekend. Four of my family members asked, "Well, the place looks great. How are you going to afford it now that you don't have a job?" I'm not leaving FOX. I was never leaving FOX. I'm not fired.' Retaining both Andrews and Thompson, to feature alongside Brady, will keep familiar faces on the network, with some changing around them. Jimmy Johnson retired from television work in March, while Laura Okmin turned down her contract offer for other opportunities. Fox will not host the Super Bowl again this season, but does have a rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles on its slate. Fox will also broadcast a Thanksgiving Day clash between the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers alongside a record 11 doubleheaders.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NFL Fans React To FOX's Contract Decision For Erin Andrews
NFL Fans React To FOX's Contract Decision For Erin Andrews originally appeared on The Spun. Erin Andrews has been the No. 1 sideline reporter for FOX's coverage of the NFL since she joined the network in 2012. Will she retain that status for the 2025 season? Advertisement Although there wasn't a ton of speculation surrounding her, Andrews' previous deal with FOX actually expired after the 2024 season. That made her a free agent heading into the summer. On Tuesday night, Ryan Glasspiegel and Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports provided an update on her future with FOX. According to Front Office Sports, FOX has signed Andrews to a lucrative contract for the 2025 season and beyond. The same goes for her "Calm Down" podcast co-host, Charissa Thompson. "Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson both started their sports media careers at Fox Sports, became stars at ESPN, then returned to Fox in nationally prominent roles. They co-host The Calm Down with Erin and Charissa podcast/YouTube show. Now both are scoring lucrative contract extensions with Fox before the start of the new NFL season, sources tell Front Office Sports," Glasspiegel and McCarthy wrote. The terms of Andrews and Thompson's contracts haven't been released yet. Advertisement All we know right now is that NFL fans are glad Andrews will be on the sideline for FOX this fall. PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 05: Fox sidelines correspondent Erin Andrews reports during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles on November 5, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field. (Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)"Soooo well deserved," one fan wrote on X. "Erin deserves it," another fan said. "Big fan of Erin Andrews," a third fan replied. "Congratulations to her." "Fantastic news. Erin is great," a social media user added. Andrews will continue to work alongside Tom Brady and Kevin Burkhardt, covering "America's Game of the Week" throughout the 2025 NFL season. It was confirmed earlier this year that FOX's No. 1 crew will call a Super Bowl rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2. Advertisement Are you glad FOX signed Andrews to an extension? Related: NFL Fans Obsessed With Erin Andrews' New Swimsuit Photo NFL Fans React To FOX's Contract Decision For Erin Andrews first appeared on The Spun on Jul 9, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Erin Andrews, Charissa Thompson Turn Heads With Swimsuit Photo
Erin Andrews, Charissa Thompson Turn Heads With Swimsuit Photo originally appeared on The Spun. As Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson eagerly await the 2025 NFL season, they're enjoying some fun in the sun together on vacation with their families. On Wednesday, Thompson shared some photos of her, her boyfriend Steven Cundari, Erin and Erin's husband enjoying the gorgeous beaches of Monaco. Thompson wore a black and white top with long black beach pants while Andrews wore a one-piece mustard-yellow dress and a gold chain. "Boat days are the best days with the plus ones and dance parties 💃🏼💃🏻 @calmdownpodcast @stolly28 @erinandrews @stevencundari," Thompson wrote on her Instagram post. Fans on social media certainly liked what they saw from the two NFL reporters. Many absolutely loved the dance party they had on their boat: "2 amazing couples. 4 great humans! Glad to see you girlies calm down & get some well deserved R & R! ❤️ Quite the dance party 😜," one user replied. "Omg these photos are incredible and this dance party is PERFECTION!!!✨✨✨," wrote another. "Best friends and the Most two Beautiful Women in Sports, Love, Passion and Strength! 🤍🤍" a third wrote. "This dance party just made my day." "How do you not dance to Taylor F***** swift? Carry on ladies. Living your best life." "Looks so fun ! I would be doing the same thing!" The vacation comes amid a pretty special time for Andrews and her husband Jarrett. Just yesterday, Andrews and Jarrett Stoll celebrated their anniversary along with Stoll's birthday. "Happy anniversary you two, and happy birthday," one fan wrote on social media. "Happy birthday to my co-host!!! +Ones 4 life!" Steven Cundari added. "Happiest Birthday Bear!! You are an amazing DAADAA!! And Happy Anniversary to you both!! Love you guys ♥️♥️" Erin's sister, Kendra, wrote. "Happy Birthday @stolly28!!! And happy anniversary yo you both!!! 🥳🥳🥳" one fan Andrews, Charissa Thompson Turn Heads With Swimsuit Photo first appeared on The Spun on Jun 25, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
